Senior Photolithography Equipment Engineer

Job Title

Senior Photolithography Equipment Engineer

Role Summary

The Senior Photolithography Equipment Engineer will install, qualify, maintain, and optimize photolithography tools in a new DRAM manufacturing cleanroom. You will work with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve equipment issues, improve yield and efficiency, and support ramping production.

Experience Level

Senior. The posting specifies a minimum of 2+ years industry experience as an Equipment Owner for photolithography equipment.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include equipment startup, sustainment, and cross-team resolution of production issues.

• Install and qualify photolithography equipment in a new cleanroom.
• Sustain equipment: perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and documentation.
• Collaborate with process engineers to identify and resolve equipment-related yield or throughput issues.
• Manage project milestones to close hardware gaps and address equipment deficiencies.
• Develop and implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies.
• Establish and maintain productive vendor relationships to drive equipment performance metrics.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills for successful performance in the role.

• Must-have: Minimum 2+ years industry experience as an Equipment Owner for photolithography equipment.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with equipment sustainment, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Must-have: Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training.
• Must-have: Strong focus on safety and quality in operations.
• Preferred: Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment.
• Preferred: Analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Preferred: Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Preferred: Proficiency in data science and programming tools to support equipment data analysis.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in an engineering field is listed as preferred; the posting also accepts equivalent military experience or an AAS combined with 5+ years of industry experience. Equivalent practical experience is explicitly allowed.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.